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Pearl Sticks
Did you know that Pearl was offering its own sticks in Japan?
In fact, Pearl sticks have been widely recognized as one of the best sticks in Japan for their durability, playability as well as the attractive price and product range with which each series is being offered.
Pearl offers long sticks, short sticks or mid-long sticks to cover all kinds of needs.
Or if you look at the availability of stick-tip types, you'd have Tear Drop type, Barrel type, Oval type, Arrow type,,, the list just goes on and on.
As far as the wood materials these sticks are made out of go, you'd have Oak, Hickory or even Maple to choose from.
Furthermore, since the Pearl sticks' qualities have been well received in Japan, Pearl has even collaborated with many artists to create signature models, all of which are very unique and specific in spec and have expanded the Pearl sticks product range into the point where it covers almost all demands one can think of and thus even most discerning players will find some pairs to choose from the options.
If you ever visit Japan, why don't you hop in a musical instrument store where you will most likely find pairs of Pearl sticks and bring them back home with you to add to your stick collections?
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Pearl's Promise
At Pearl, sustainability and innovation go hand in hand. We are taking meaningful steps to rethink traditional manufacturing by giving new purpose to reclaimed wood and embracing emerging technologies like eco-friendly 3D printing in drum set development. https://pearldrum.com/sustainability By combining 80 years of trusted craftsmanship with modern engineering and sustainable practices, Pearl is shaping a future where responsible manufacturing and world-class instruments coexist. Project ReGen:Developed in partnership with Inoue Kikaku Co., Ltd., our eco-friendly 3D-printed drums (Project ReGen) feature innovative shells made from recycled materials using advanced additive manufacturing. By streamlining the production process, we reduce environmental impact without compromise. Pearlâs pioneering shell technology proves that sustainability and innovation can move forward togetherâdelivering unprecedented tonal expression and playability.â Pearl Chopsticks:Pearl Chopsticks give new life to drumsticks - helping protect our precious wood resources. Discontinued models, sticks with minor printing irregularities, and others that couldn't be sold despite having no quality issues. They're transformed into beautiful chopsticks by the skilled artisans at Hyozaemon, a time-honored chopstick maker in Japan. *****Pearl believes that music should be accessible to everyone. As an instrument maker, we are dedicated to breaking down barriers and creating opportunities - ensuring that the joy of making music is available to all. TRAP:The Rhythmic Arts Project (TRAP) is a nonprofit organization focused on developing life skills through percussion. Its inclusive programs serve participants of all ages, including individuals with physical and developmental disabilities, through multisensory musical engagement. Pearl has proudly supported TRAP for many years. The Hammer:After losing his right leg in a tour bus accident, Pearl artist Andrew Tkaczyk of the band The Ghost Inside was determined to return to the stage. Inspired by an idea from his father, Pearl developed a new bass drum pedal - dubbed "The Hammer" - designed to be played without a prosthetic leg for a more comfortable and nimble playing experience. It reflects our belief that the desire to play music has no limits. Pearl & Permobil x Jeff Elwood:Jeff Elwood is an aspiring professional drummer from Canada whose path has included significant challenges around accessibility. After a life-changing motocross accident in his youth, Jeff continued pursuing his passion for drumming as a paraplegicâperforming in a wheelchair with multiple bands and creating content for his Wheelchair Drummer YouTube channel. Pearl partnered with Permobil, an innovative leader in wheelchair and mobility solutions, to develop a custom chair - along with a new matching drum rack setup. The result enhances Jeffâs comfort and accessibility while preserving the technique, control, and musical ability heâs worked so hard to build. *****Pearl is deeply committed to music education at every level, recognizing its essential role in shaping the next generation of musicians, educators, and innovators. Through our Educational Advisory Board (EAB), we collaborate with respected educators to help guide product development, curriculum support, and meaningful industry dialogue. Our internship program provides students with hands-on experience and real-world insight into instrument design, manufacturing, and the music industry, while our ongoing engagements with students and teachers - from elementary programs to higher education - strengthen learning communities nationwide. Together, these efforts reflect Pearlâs long-standing dedication to nurturing musical growth, supporting educators, and ensuring that percussion education remains accessible, relevant, and inspiring. Educational Advisory Board (EAB):The Pearl Educational Advisory Board (EAB) is an educational support team made up of leading professionals in the marching and orchestral fields. From curriculum development and program support to free tutorials and content, the EAB is dedicated to music education. They also contribute to the development of Band & Orchestra instruments designed for the next generation, supporting the growth of future musicians.Stay up-to-date on all happenings within the Educational Advisory Board athttps://pearl-educational.com/ Internship Program:Pearl values opportunities for students to learn by engaging directly with the world of music and craftsmanship. Through internship programs conducted in the United States, students gain hands-on experience by participating in real projects and day-to-day operations
Pearl Drums President & CEO Max Iishi Interviewed by Music Inc. Magazine
Pearl Drums President & CEO Max Iishi has been featured in an interview in the latest issue of the U.S. music industry magazine, Music Inc.In the interview, Max reflects on Pearl's 80-year history, the company's philosophy, its global vision, commitment to quality, and future outlook. We invite you to read the full interview.https://archive.maherpublications.com/view/282580412/26/
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BEST SNARE, HARDWARE AND PERCUSSION
These Pearl products won the Slagwerkkrant Readers Award 2019 The votes have been counted and we couldn't be happier to announce that these three Pearl products won the hearts of the Slagwerkkrant magazine readers in 2019. Best Snare Drum: Pearl Modern Utility Floor Snare Best Hardware: Pearl ICON Rack System Best Percussion: Pearl Primero Guiro Cowbell Moreover, these incredible Pearl Artists from Benelux were awarded too! Best Drummer Benelux: Cesar Zuiderwijk Best Fusion/Crossover: Lucas van Merwijk Best Percussion Group: Slagerij van Kampen Best Drum Event of the Year: 2000 drummers aan zee by Cesar Zuiderwijk Thank you very much for your support and for all your votes!
Play hard and play clean?
As the world is suffering with the corona virus pandemic, Japan has been no exception with the number of daily infections hitting over a hundred, people finding it hard to adjust themselves into the new normality and many drummers being unable to find a place to play the drums under such circumstances. In the face of these most challenging times, Pearl has taken a whole new step and invented a very unique product to combat the virus in the most "rhythmical" way and that is a hand sanitizer stand. As you may be thinking, there are many hand sanitizer stands out there and it itself is nothing new, however this, our friends, is not just a hand sanitizer stand, but it is converted from a Pearl Hi-hat stand. This simple, yet innovative hand sanitizer stand has so much more to offer than you may think it does. First, as it is converted from one of the most selling Pearl Hi-Hat stands, H-830, it is light, yet very sturdy for ensuring a quick mobility as well as an extreme stability. Second, of course, it has inherited the "height adjustable feature" from the original product so that you may adjust the height as required for children or any special occasions. Third, the specially made slide-plate allows a flexible positioning of the sanitizer bottle you may place on the tray, which is also specially made for this use. We could go on and there are many more features to add, but if we are allowed to mention one more thing about the product, it would be the fact that you do not need to use your hands to push the hand sanitizer bottle, but you would just need to step on the Hi hat pedal with your foot, just like when you play a Hi hat as usual, which would then pull the slide-plate down to the point where it pushes down the bottle top then you can sanitize your hands completely hands-free!!! Who would have thought that a Hi-hat stand would actually turn into a hand sanitizer stand, except a long existing drum manufacturer who has been always trying to offer something people might need? Although it is still nowhere near to an end to this pandemic we are pleased to be able to play a roll in combating the virus. We wish you all and your loved ones are safe and well and hope we will see a light at the end of the tunnel soon.
TOP 5 COOL GIFT IDEAS FOR DRUMMERS
A list of banging drummer gifts for any occasion and budget Searching for a Christmas gift could be a daunting task for anyone, but no worries, we are here for you. On a positive note though, you know he/she likes drumming so that already narrows down your options! Weâve prepared this gift guide to fit any budget and make sure that what you are getting is something they actually want. 1. Compact Traveler drum kit This portable drum kit is a perfect gift for drummers on-the-go. Itâs so small you can set it up and play literally everywhere! From a toilet to a volcano. So gigs in tiny venues are not an issue anymore. Check out the latest price on Amazon. TIP. Professional drummers use it for warming up. 2. Drum Rug Drum carpets are super handy if you want your drum kit to stay in one place or establish your space on a stage (considering everyone seems to be determined to put their guitar stands and amps on it). TIP. Feel romantic? Place it in front of your fireplace 3. Spin-Tight Tension Rods Highly recommended for every drummer who has a thing for innovative solutions and gadgets. This is a set-and-forget kind of accessory. So, you donât need to worry about your drum tuning going AWOL during the high-impact playing (hitting like crazy). TIP. Makes life so much easier 4. Multi tool This tool is essential for all gigging drummers. It has a drum tuning key bit as well as variety of other tools and sizes. Compatible with any drum kit and it looks rad too! TIP. Tool number 13 is a bottle opener 5. Throne Thumper This is the ultimate low-end feel machine that attaches directly under any throne. Powered by an included 200-watt amp, this drum throne shaker will make your seat vibrate in perfect sync with all the low-end thunder your kit puts out as you play. So you can literally FEEL every beat. TIP. âNot only boosts your bottom-end but your confidence tooâ
DRUM WALLPAPERS
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Bringing the Artist to you.
e/MERGE Bringing the Artist to you.Get a Free One-on-One Masterclass with a Top Artist Already for 75 years, Pearl has been working on bringing the best musical experience to drummers around the world. To support you in present troubling times Pearl Europe teamed up with some of our international Top Artists to offer you something unqiue! When you buy a Pearl e/MERGE drum kit -- you will get a one-hour personal drum lesson as a gift! The drum lesson will be on-line by one of the Top Pearl artists below. Select the artist you want to take lesson from and contact Pearl Europe at campaign@pearleurope.com with the proof of the purchase and serial number of the module. Valid: Starting today until March 31st 2021. Exclusive selected e/MERGE dealers:Thomann â https://www.thomann.de/de/index.htmlDrum-Tec â https://www.drum-tec.de/Just Music â https://www.justmusic.de/Musik Produktiv â https://www.musik-produktiv.de/PPC â https://www.ppcmusic.de/ Andertons â https://www.andertons.co.uk/Gear4Music â https://www.gear4music.com/ Key Music â https://www.keymusic.com/nl/Maatwerk in Drums â https://maatwerkindrums.nl/ Bax-Shop -- https://www.bax-shop.nl/Musical Box â https://www.musicalbox.com/Merula â https://www.merula.com/ Tam-Tam Percussion â https://www.tamtampercusion.com/es/Alfasoni - https://alfasoni.com/ La Baguetterie â https://www.baguetterie.fr/Woodbrass â https://www.woodbrass.com/La BoĂźte aux Rythmes â https://www.drumshop34.com/ Dirk BrandGenre:(prog)rock, jazz, pop, metal Lesson available in language(s):EnglishGerman Social media links:https://www.instagram.com/drummybrand/https://www.facebook.com/dirk.brand.14https://www.dirkbrand.com/ Quick introduction:As a versatile all-rounder you can see/hear Dirk Brand performing on many international Drum-Festivals and working with tons of famous international artists from all types of genres and music styles and all over the world. For instance as an official band member of famous German metal group Axxis he toured all over the world and played at famous Wacken Open Air, Bang Your Head, Masters of Rock (CZ), and many more festivals. With Belgium dance super group Milk Inc. he is playing at some of the biggest dance festivals around and collaborations with mega stars like SEAL or A-ha happened. And in China and Japan he played with Marty Friedman from Megadeath and Japanese Keyboard wizard Tatsuya Nishiwaki!In 2015 he joined German prog-rock group "Subsignal" and recorded several highly acclaimed albums. Some albums were voted No.1 at many international genre specific radio stations and music magazines, and got nominated for best Prog-Rock Album in 2015 & 2018.As an on-demand drummer he played also many musicals like "Evita", "Linie 1", âFeet of the Flames" or "Hair"⊠just to name a few.Dirk Brand is author of highly acclaimed drum books "1000 Faces of Drum Styles", "Future Drumming", "Chart Reading" and "Pocket Rhythms for Drums" and also a DVD "A Band Concept". For German drum magazine âDrums&Percussion" he writes a monthly column about âElectronic and Hybrid Drumming" and âDouble Bass Drum Playingâ.As an international clinician and product specialist he has demonstrated and performed all over the World, sharing his wide style of different drumming skills on tons of drum festivals, like: TamTam Festival (Spain), Warsaw Drum Festival (Poland), Drums&Percussion Paderborn (Germany), BagâShow (France), India, Vietnam, Singapore, Music Russia, Music Fair Norway, Music China, Malaysia, Dresdner Drum Festival (Germany), Drummer Meeting Koblenz (Germany) and many many more.Dirk Brand is also closely working together with Pearl Drums for their electronic systems, like: e/MERGE and MIMIC Pro.For 8 years he has been a member of the WestfĂ€lische Wilhelms University in MĂŒnster and since 2009 he is the Drum Department Head of the Rock-, Jazz-, Pop-, Academy called short RPJam in GieĂen close to Frankfurt. How I Can Help:I have in-depth knowledge about the e/MERGE, am product specialist already for 20+ years when it concerns e-kits, am also a very versatile drummer, therefore completely flexible and open to talk about any drum topic you wish to know more about. For the lesson I will use:e/MERGE Drum Kitseveral cameras, therefore being able to create different perspectives Pearl artist page for more info and details:https://pearldrum.com/eu/artist/dirk-brand/13191 Miguel LamasGenre:Fusion, pop Lesson available in language(s):EnglishSpanish Social media links:https://www.instagram.com/miguellamasdrums/https://www.facebook.com/miguellamasofficialhttps://www.miguel-lamas.com/ Quick introduction:Miguel Lamas (Ferrol/Spain, 1993) is a Latin Grammy Award winning drummer and playing drums already from 4 years old.He has worked live and in studio with artists like Dani MartĂn, Melendi, Amaia Montero, Miriam Rodriguez, Abraham Mateo, Maldita Nerea, David DeMarĂa, Zahara, O'Funk'Illo, David Bustamante, Soraya Arnelas, LĂ©rica, AndrĂ©s SuĂĄrez, Tomasito, Juanito MakandĂ©, Pepe Bao, Canijo de Jerez, Lin CortĂ©s, Nani CortĂ©s... just to name a few.Sa far he released two solo albums and also an album with his trio together with Raynald Colom & Jorge Vera.He performed at some of the greatest drum events around the world, like: The UK Drum Show (UK), BagâShow (France), TamTam Drumfest (Spain), Meinl Drumfest (Germany), La Rioja Drumfest (Spain), NAMM Show (USA), ZonaSoul (Argentina), Clinic Days (Peru)... and many others.Also did he share his expertise during several online lessons at OnlineLessons.tv How I Can Help:There are for sure some points that Iâd like to bring to your attention: Timing, Sound, Creativity and Precision.But I am also completely flexible and open to talk about any drum topic you wish to know more about. For the lesson I will use:e/MERGE Drum Kitseveral cameras, therefore being able to create different perspectives Pearl artist page for more info and details:https://pearldrum.com/eu/artist/miguel-lamas/19231 Riccardo MerliniGenre:Rock, pop, metal Lesson available in language(s):EnglishItalian Social media links:https://www.instagram.com/riccardo.merlini/https://riccardomerlini.com/ Quick introduction:Italian drummer, fastest hands on the planet, graduated at Conservatory, student of Mike Mangini in Boston, teacher, clinician, awarded world fastest drummer who discovered and developed the fastest hands technique reaching 400BPM with single stroke roll with drum sticks and 300BPM with bare hands. High profile and international renowned drummers from all over the world take lessons from Riccardo, like: superstar percussionist Eric Bobo (Cypress Hill), Mike Reid (drummer of Janet Jackson, Rhianna) and many others from around the world. How I Can Help:My technique is very useful and teachable to anyone from the first approach and it's very useful for every kind of expression and style on the drum set or percussions. It helps to reach more flexibility of wrist and fingers. Developing the right movements for a better control and grip functionality. My intention during this lesson would therefore be to explain you how my Super Fast Hands Technique works, at least for the first half an hour. Iâll show you many examples and give you exercises to develop and understand the benefits of this innovative method that helps you reach the fastest single strokes possible in a natural way, without tricks or shortcuts. Also Iâd like to introduce to you one of my favorite tutorials: Hands&Feet Extreme Coordination⊠a system that I created to develop crazy independence and control of your limbs. But of course Iâm also open to other requests like: just Double Pedal exercises (Doubles, Heel/Toe Technique, SinglesâŠ), Time Keeping especially at fast tempos, Chops etc⊠I speak English (C2 Level) and of course Italian. For the lesson I will use:e/MERGE Drum KitiPhone 11PRO front viewMac Book ProAction Cam HD for my feet Pearl artist page for more info and details:https://pearldrum.com/eu/artist/riccardo-merlini/14061 CĂ©dric HilaireGenre:Rock, pop, fusion, alternative Lesson available in language:French Social media links:https://www.instagram.com/cedric_hilaire/https://www.facebook.com/cedric.hilaire.drumhttps://www.youtube.com/user/myckadow1?app=desktophttps://www.d-clickonline.com/ Quick introduction:"CĂ©dric Hilaire a commencĂ© Ă faire de la batterie ainsi que ses premiers concerts Ă l'Ăąge de 17 ans.Il Ă©cume les scĂšnes europĂ©ennes avec diffĂ©rents projets (Zetlaskars, EARL, Fouad Nohra, Kulbuto, Konami Code, Bonobo Circus, Apeâs O Clock, Tomawok...) et cumule prĂšs de 900 concerts.En parallĂšle, le batteur dĂ©veloppe une passion pour la pĂ©dagogie.Il rejoint lâĂ©curie Yamaha en tant que professeur (la Yamaha Popular Music School prĂšs de Rennes) Ă lâĂąge de 23 ans et y donne des cours particuliers et collectifs pendant plus de 10 ans.En 2014 CĂ©dric a créé son Ă©cole de batterie en ligne, D-Click Online, pour transmettre ses connaissances et sa vision de lâenseignement au plus grand nombre. Il a dĂ©jĂ prodiguĂ© ses conseils Ă plus de 300 Ă©lĂšves Ă travers le monde.En 2019 il a construit son studio, le Studio DCO, pour pouvoir acceuillir des batteurs en stage sur un ou plusieurs jours pour qu'ils puissent progresser le plus efficacement possible dans un confort optimal.Depuis ce studio il diffuse aussi des vidĂ©os pĂ©dagogiques sur sa chaĂźne Youtube (25 000 abonnĂ©s) ainsi que pour sa rubrique mensuelle "Les cours de CĂ©dric Hilaire" dans le magazine spĂ©cialisĂ© âBatterie Magazineâ.â How I Can Help:I am completely flexible and open to talk about any drum topic you wish to know more about⊠e/MERGE, itâs module, bass drum techniques, coordination, groves, and so onâŠWhether you are a beginner or an expert, I enjoy teaching to all levels, all styles and all ages and am a competent and very experienced drum teacher that will meet your expectations. For the lesson I will use:e/MERGE Drum Kitseveral cameras, therefore being able to create different perspectives Pearl artist page for more info and details:https://pearldrum.com/eu/artist/cedric-hilaire/1332196 Jason BowldGenre:Rock, metal, urban Lesson available in language:English Social media links:https://www.instagram.com/jasonbowld/https://www.facebook.com/jasonbowldmusichttps://www.youtube.com/c/JasonBowldhttp://www.jasonbowld.com/ Quick introduction:âHey there! Iâm Jase the drummer for Bullet For My Valentine of which Iâve been part of for the last five years now. Iâve toured worldwide at a stadium level for a long long time now and prior to Bullet. Some bands I have played with include Pitchshifter, Killing Joke, Fightstar not to mention Axewound - a cool side project with myself and Bullet singer Matt. Iâm a keen educator too, being a writer for Rhythm magazine for the last 14 years and also having played many drum clinics worldwide. I teach privately/remotely from my home studio where I also compose music for T.V. sync purposes - Is there anything I canât do? Well yes - Iâm terrrrrible at Golf and you could deffo kick my ass at Crochetâ I hope to see you in 2021 when we tour our brand new Bullet album which features some of my deadliest drumming.Peace x" How I Can Help:In your lesson with me, I can cover subjects such as: double-kick, linear drumming, fill/groove ideas, rock, funk and Drum ân Bass - I can also teach Nu-fusions of world styles fused with modern styles that you love that will also further your technique. For the lesson I will use:e/MERGE Drum Kitseveral cameras, therefore being able to create different perspectives Pearl artist page for more info and details:https://pearldrum.com/eu/artist/jason-bowld/17326 Kai HahtoGenre:Rock, metal Lesson available in language(s):EnglishFinnish Social media links:https://www.facebook.com/kai.hahto.96https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu-0SJCRozg Quick introduction:Kai started playing the drums at the age of 6. Since he was 13 years old, he started playing in local bands till late 80âs⊠and after in the 90âs he got his name cemented in especially international heavy metal drum community as being part of Rotten Sound.But Kai also played with more Blues/Rock and Dixieland/Street Jazz music styled bands. Since Kai wanted to expand his technical abilities even more, he moved to New York for one Summer in 2002. His teachers were: Freddy Gruber, Joe Morello, Jim Chapin and John Riley and gave him a completely new direction in technique and drum set control. In 2004, Kai marked a new chapter in his life by co-founding Wintersun. And in 2009, he also became part of Swallow the Sun, having him record two studio albums with them and playing hundreds of shows around the world. In between touring, he has also been very active in the studio as a drum tech/tuning guy for bands like Nightwish, Children Of Bodom, Ensiferum⊠just to name a fewâŠThis leads us to 2014 when he was asked by Nightwish to play on their new album âEndless Forms Most Beautifulâ and join on their upcoming worldwide tour⊠and he has been with Nightiwsh as official band member ever since.Kai has done tons of clinics and masterclasses, and has been highly acclaimed because of his live, studio and teaching work. How I Can Help:Get up close and personal with âone to oneâ industry professional tuition.The lesson is designed around you to your needs. I will design your lesson using the information you provide me regarding your skill level be it beginner, intermediate or advanced. The number of years youâve been playing, your favourite styles, your age, techniques and styles you wish to develop will all be factored into your lesson alongside insightful advice on becoming a session player (live and in the studio) and a stadium level live drummer. For the lesson I will use:e/MERGE Drum Kitseveral cameras, therefore being able to create different perspectives Pearl artist page for more info and details:https://pearldrum.com/eu/artist/kai-hahto/13196